UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
1625 South 900 West • PO Box 30408 • Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0408 • (801) 977-6800 • FAX (801) 977-6888
www.abc.utah.gov
AIRPORT LOUNGE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The items below must be completed and submitted by the 10th of the month or earlier, so that your
application can be processed in a timely manner. Because there are a limited number of licenses available,
you will be notified of the next monthly Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission meeting when your
application will be considered. We request that a representative attend the meeting to make a brief
presentation.
1. Completed application (form enclosed).
2. Criminal history background check fingerprints, consent forms, and fees (see application form).
3. Written consent from the city council. (form enclosed)
4. Written consent from international airport authority.
5. Copy of local business/alcoholic beverage license(s).
6. $10,000.00 cash of corporate surety bond (form enclosed).
7. Certificate of insurance for public liability/dram shop coverage (liquor liability minimum coverage is
$1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 in the aggregate).
8. Scaled floor plan (8-1/2”x11”) of airport lounge facility highlighting areas for storage, sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages. Lounge must be located in terminal beyond the airport security
point.
9. Copy of the Articles of incorporation with certificate, if incorporated; or partnership agreement if
applicable.
10. $300 application fee (non refundable).
11. $8,000 annual license fee for period ending October 31. Make checks payable to UDABC.
12. Copy of sign to be used on the premises to inform public of availability of alcoholic beverages.
Enclosed are copies of Utah law and Commission Rules pertaining to airport lounge liquor licenses, and a list
of factors considered in the evaluation of license applications. If you have questions concerning these forms of
the application process, please contact the licensing and compliance section at (801) 977-6800.
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
APPLICATION FOR
AIRPORT LOUNGE LIQUOR LICENSE
1. Business name:___________________________________________________________
2. Applicant/Owner of business: _______________________________________________
3. Location:________________________________________________________________
Airport Terminal City State Zip
4. Mailing address: __________________________________________________________
Street P.O. Box City State Zip
5. Business phone: __________________________ Other phone: ____________________
6. Manager: _______________________Contact person: ___________________________
7. Ownership: Check appropriate box and provide the requested information in the space below:
(add additional sheets if necessary)
[] Applicant is an individual: List below information for: (a) Individual
(b) Managers
[] Applicant is a partnership: List below information for: (a) All Partners
(b) Managers
[] Applicant is a corporation: List below information for: (a) Any Stockholder
owning at least
20% of the corporation
(b) All Corporate officers
(c) Managers
[] Applicant is a limited liability company (LLC):
List below information for: (a) Any members
owning at least20% of
the company
(b) Managers
TITLE____________NAME_______________________HOME ADDRESS______________________
HOME PHONE#____________DR LIC#_____________SS#___________DOB______%OWNED____
Are you a United States Citizen? ________ If no, must attach a copy of residency status.
TITLE____________NAME_______________________HOME ADDRESS______________________
HOME PHONE#____________DR LIC#_____________SS#___________DOB______%OWNED____
Are you a United States Citizen? ________ If no, must attach a copy of residency status.
TITLE____________NAME_______________________HOME ADDRESS______________________
HOME PHONE#____________DR LIC#_____________SS#___________DOB______%OWNED____
Are you a United States Citizen? ________ If no, must attach a copy of residency status.
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8. Criminal History. The law prohibits persons who have been convicted of certain crimes from being in the
alcoholic beverage business. This applies to any applicant, proprietor, partner, managing agent, director, or
officer of the business. This also applies to any stockholder owning at least 20% of the corporation stock, or if
a limited liability company, any member owning at least 20% of the company. Please list all criminal offenses
other than minor traffic offenses of which you or any of these persons (including persons listed in
subparagraph 7) have ever been convicted.
NAME CRIMINAL OFFENSE DATE OF CONVICTION
In addition, a criminal history background check must be furnished on each person listed above and in
subparagraph 7. This may be done as follows:
a. Utah residents: If any person listed has been a resident of Utah for at least two years, he/she shall
submit a fingerprint card to the DABC and consent to a fingerprint criminal background check by the Utah
Bureau of Criminal Identification.
b. Non Residents: Out of state residents or persons who have resided in Utah for less than two years
shall submit a fingerprint card to the DABC and consent to a fingerprint criminal background check by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I).
An informed consent and release of liability form is included with this application.
Fingerprint cards are available at law enforcement agencies. You may download the fingerprint card
at this web address: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/pdf/fpcardb.pdf
Submit the form(s) to the DABC with a processing fee of:
• $20.00 per card for BCI background checks, or
• $39.25 per card for FBI background checks.
In the case of an undue delay in the processing of a B.C.I or F.B.I. criminal background check, here are
the rules and procedures for obtaining a third-party national background check: An application that
requires a B.C.I or F.B.I. criminal history background report(s) may be included on a commission meeting
agenda, and may be considered by the commission for issuance of a license, permit, or package agency if:
1). the applicant has completed all requirements to apply for the license, permit, or package agency other
than the department receiving the B.C.I or F.B.I. criminal history background report(s);
2). the applicant attests in writing that he or she is not aware of any criminal conviction of any person
identified in the application that would disqualify the applicant from applying for and holding the license,
permit, or package agency;
3). the applicant has submitted to the DABC the necessary fingerprint card(s) required for the application
and consented to the fingerprint criminal background check(s) by the B.C.I. or F.B.I.
4). the applicant at the time of application supplies the department with a current criminal history
background report conducted by a third-party background check reporting service on any person for which an
F.B.I. background check is required; and
5). the applicant stipulates in writing that if a B.C.I. or F.B.I. report shows a criminal conviction that
would disqualify the applicant from holding the license, permit, or package agency, the applicant shall
immediately surrender the license, permit, or package agency to the department.
A suggested attestation/stipulation letter that satisfies the above requirements is enclosed.
A third-party national criminal background check can be obtained by;
• searching the yellow pages under Background Screening
• searching the internet under Background Screening or Background Checks
Because the DABC is State Agency, we cannot recommend any one background screening service over
another. It is your responsibility however, to obtain the most complete, nationwide, criminal history available
for the application process.
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9. Owner of real property and building:_____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
10. List any other alcoholic beverage licenses previously and/or currently applicant/principals:
___________________________________________________________________________
11. Date lounge opened for business: _______________________(or projection)______________
12. Days and hours of operation: ____________________________________________________
13. Total seating capacity: __________________________
14. Square footage of facility: _______________________
15. Monthly gross sales: _______________ (or projection): _______________
16. By signing below, the applicant attests that:
a) the applicant is in compliance with all federal and state laws pertaining to the payment of taxes and
contributions to unemployment and insurance funds. The following are tax identification numbers of
the business.
i. State Sales Tax #: ______________________
ii. State Payroll Withholding Tax #: ______________________
iii. State Dept. of Workforce Services #: ______________________
iv. Federal Taxpayer Identification #: ______________________
b) the proprietor/applicant is at least 21 years of age.
c) consent is granted to representatives of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department, Commission,
State Bureau of Investigation (Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement), and other law enforcement
agencies to be admitted immediately and permitted without hindrance or delay to inspect the entire premises
and all records of the licensee.
d) he/she has read and will abide by the provisions of Title 32B, Utah Code, and all rules of the
commission and directives of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and understands that failure to
adhere thereto or to no longer possess the qualifications of a licensee may result in suspension or revocation of
the liquor license and forfeiture of compliance bond.
e) the applicant does not and will not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, sex,
religion, ancestry, or national origin.
f) no person in the alcoholic beverage industry (winery, brewery, distillery, importer, supplier,
wholesaler, bottler, or warehouser) holds a partial interest in the ownership of the retail business or in the real
or personal property owned, occupied, or used by the applicant in the conduct of the applicant's business.
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17. Applicant agrees to immediately notify the department of any change in ownership, and if a
corporation, any change in officers/directors; and understands that failure to do so may result in immediate
suspension of license.
18. The undersigned acknowledges he/she has read and understands the statements made herein, that
execution hereof is done voluntarily and by authorization of said applicant/organization; and that any false
statements made on this application or any other related document is a second degree felony.
19. The undersigned hereby makes application to the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission for an
airport lounge liquor license and certifies that the information contained herein and attached hereto is true and
correct.
Dated this __________ day of ___________________, 20____.
____________________________________ STATE OF ________________________
Applicant/Owner
COUNTY OF_______________________
___________________________________________
Authorized signature Subscribed & sworn to before me this
_______ day of ___________________, ________.
____________________________________
Name/Title
_______________________________
Notary Public
SEAL:
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
AIRPORT LOUNGE LIQUOR LICENSE
LOCAL CONSENT
Date: ____________________________
Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Licensing & Compliance Section
1625 South 900 West
PO Box 30408
Salt Lake City, Utah 84130-0408
___________________________________________________(City) (Town)(County) hereby
grants its consent to the establishment of an airport lounge liquor license for
_______________________________________________________________________owned by
____________________________________________________________ and located at the
________________________________________________________________pursuant to the
provisions of 32B-6-504 and 505, Utah Code, for the purpose of storage, sale, and consumption
of liquor on the premises. Furthermore, said organization has met all local ordinances
relating to issuance of local business license(s).
_________________________________
Authorized signature
_________________________________
Name/title
______________________________________________________________________________________
This is a suggested form. A city, town, or county’s own form is acceptable.
Local consent may be faxed to the DABC at 801-977-6889 or mailed to:
Department of Alcoholic beverage Control
PO Box 30408
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0408
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
1625 South 900 West • PO Box 30408 • Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0408 • (801) 977-6800 • FAX (801) 977-6888
AIRPORT LOUNGE LIQUOR BOND
BOND # _________________________________
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
That principal, _______________________________________________________, an airport lounge liquor
licensee, doing business as ________________________________________________________, and surety,
__________________________________, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of
________________, and authorized to do business in Utah, are held and bound unto the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control in the sum of $10,000, for which payment will be made, we hereby bind
ourselves and our representatives, assigns, and successors firmly by these presents.
Dated this_______ day of _______________________, ____.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT:
WHEREAS, the above principal has made application to the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control
Commission for an airport lounge liquor license pursuant to the provisions of 32B-5-204 and 32B-6-504, Utah
Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, if said principal, its officers, agents and employees shall faithfully comply with the
provisions of Title 32B, Utah Code, and the rules and directives of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control, then this bond shall be void; but, if said principal, its officers, agents and employees fail to comply
with the provisions of said laws, rules, and directives or orders as the department or commission may issue,
then this bond shall be in full force and effect and payable to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
This bond shall run for a continuing term effective ____________________ unless canceled by service of
written notice upon the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which cancellation shall be effective thirty
(30) days after receipt of such notice, provided however, that no part of this bond shall be withdrawn or
canceled while violations, legal actions or proceedings are pending against said licensee/principal.
_____________________________ _______________________________
Surety Principal
_____________________________ _______________________________
Attorney in Fact Authorized signature
_______________________________
Name/title
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{STATUTORY AFFIDAVIT FOR CORPORATE SURETY}
STATE OF: _________________________
COUNTY OF: ________________________
On the _______day of _____________________, ____, personally appeared before me,
_____________________________ who, being by me duly sworn, did say that he/she is the attorney in fact of
surety, ________________________________________ and that said instrument was signed in behalf of said
surety by authority, and acknowledged to me that he/she as such attorney in fact executed the same.
__________________________________
Notary Public
Note: Corporate surety's own affidavit also acceptable
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AIRPORT LOUNGE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
EVALUATION FACTORS
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Department and Commission utilize the following factors for evaluating an
airport liquor lounge license application, including, but not limited to:
1. Physical characteristics such as:
- condition of the premises,
- square footage,
- seating capacity,
- location in airport,
- proximity to other airport lounges in the airport.
2. Management experience:
- familiarity with alcoholic beverage operations,
- familiarity with financial record keeping,
- management scheme employed by the airport lounge,
- length of time in operation,
- past compliance with alcoholic beverage laws and rules.
3. Nature and type of lounge operation. __________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Public input._______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Note: Keep this sheet and refer to it as needed for presentation before the ABC Commission.
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INFORMED CONSENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
PURPOSE: To determine, in accordance with Utah Code 32B-1-305, 306, and 307, if an
applicant with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has been:
- convicted of a felony under federal or state law;
- convicted of a violation of a federal law, state law, or local ordinance concerning the sale,
manufacture, distribution, warehousing, or transportation of an alcoholic beverage;
- convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;
- convicted on two or more occasions within the previous five years, driving under the
influence of alcohol, a drug, or the combined influence of alcohol and a drug.
RELEASE
I hereby authorize the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) to investigate my
criminal history records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to my
qualifications as an applicant with the DABC. The release of any and all information is
authorized whether it is of record or not, and I do hereby release all persons, firms, agencies,
companies, groups or installations, whomsoever, from any damages of or resulting from,
furnishing such information to the DABC. I further agree that a copy of this release will remain
in my application file.
____________________________________ ________________________/_________
Name (please print; last, first, middle initial) Driver License# or ID card# / state issued
___________________________________ _________________________________
Formerly used last names (please print) Name of Business
_______________________________ __________________________________
Signature Date
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(suggested attestation/stipulation letter to the DABC for a third-party national criminal background check)
Date: ________________________
To whom it may concern:
I, _____________________________, attest:
1. That I have submitted to the DABC the necessary fingerprint card(s) required for the application
and consented to the fingerprint criminal background check(s).
2. That I am not aware of any criminal conviction that would disqualify me from applying for and
holding a Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license or permit.
I stipulate that if a criminal background report shows a criminal conviction that would disqualify me
from holding the license, permit, or package agency, I shall immediately surrender the license, permit,
or package agency to the department.
I am enclosing a national criminal history background report from a third party background check
reporting service.
_____________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________
Name/Title
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Sales Tax Information for Liquor License Holders
Starting July 1, 2007, the prices of liquor, wine, and heavy beer at the liquor stores and package agencies will NO
LONGER include sales tax. The sales tax will be added at the cash register when members of the general public shop
in a liquor store or package agency and bring their purchases to the cash register. License holders (licensees) that
make purchases at the cash register will be charged sales tax just like the general public.
Licensees may purchase liquor from the department without paying the sales tax under these two conditions:
1. The licensee must file tax commission form TC-721 with the DABC. A copy of this form is included in this
application packet. Once filed, the licensee can buy liquor, wine, and heavy beer exempt from sales tax at any
DABC owned and operated state liquor store. If the licensee buys from a local package agency that is a
“contracted store” (not owned or operated by the DABC), the licensee has to file form TC-721 with the
package agency in order to be able to purchase “sales tax exempt”; and
2. The licensee must adhere to the liquor order procedures established by the DABC commission as follows:
(a) Commission rule requires that orders must be placed in advance to allow department personnel
sufficient time to assemble the order. The order shall include the business name of the licensee,
department permit number, and list the products ordered specifying each product by code number and
quantity. The order may be telephoned or faxed to the store or agency.
(b) The licensee shall allow at least four hours for department personnel to assemble the order for pick-
up. When the order is complete, the licensee will be notified by phone and given the total cost of the
order. The licensee may pay for the product in cash, company check, cashier’s check, or debit card
with a PIN.
(c) The licensee or the licensee’s designee shall examine and sign for the order before it leaves the
store, agency or satellite warehouse to verify that the product has been received.
(d) Merchandise shall be supplied to the licensee on request when it is available on a first come first
serve basis. Discounted items and limited items may, at the discretion of the department, be provided
to a licensee on an allocated basis.
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Name of business or institution claiming exemption Telephone Number
(purchaser)
City State ZIP Code
Street Address
Authorized Signature Name (please print)
Title
Date
Name of Seller or Supplier: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
The person signing this certificate MUST check the applicable box showing the basis for which the exemption is being claimed.
Questions should be directed (preferably in writing) to Taxpayer Services, Utah State Tax Commission, 210 N 1950 W, Salt Lake
City, UT 84134. Telephone (801) 297-2200, or toll free 1-800-662-4335.
DO NOT SEND THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TAX COMMISSION
Keep it with your records in case of an audit.
Sales tax account numbers with an “H” prefix are not to be used for tax-free purchases for resale or re-lease.
❑ RESALE OR RE-LEASE
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify I am a dealer in tangible personal property or services that is for resale or re-lease. If I use or consume any tangible personal
property or services I purchase tax free for resale, or if my sales are of food, beverages, dairy products and similar confections
dispensed from vending machines (see Rule R865-19S-74), I will report and pay sales tax on the proper cost thereof directly to the Tax
Commission on my next regular sales and use tax return.
❑ COMMERCIAL AIRLINES ❑ RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTION
I certify the food and beverages purchased are by a commercial Sales Tax Exemption No. N ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
airline for in-flight consumption; or, any parts or equipment
purchased are for use in aircraft operated by common carriers in I certify the tangible personal property or services purchased will
interstate or foreign commerce. be used or consumed for essential religious or charitable
purposes. This exemption can only be used on purchases totaling
$1,000 or more, unless the sale is pursuant to a contract between
the seller and purchaser.
To be valid this certificate must be filled in completely, including a check mark in the proper box.
A sales tax license number is required only where specifically indicated.
Please sign, date and, if applicable, include your license or exemption number.
NOTE TO SELLER: Keep this certificate on file since it must be available for audit review.
NOTE TO PURCHASER: Keep a copy of this certificate for your records. You are responsible to notify the seller of cancellation,
modification, or limitation of the exemption you have claimed.
DO NOT SEND THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TAX COMMISSION
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
P.O. Box 30408 • Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0408 • Ph: 801-977-6800 • Fax: 801-977-6889
website: www.abc.utah.gov
Airport Lounge License Summary
Note: This is general information only and should not be considered conclusive. For further detail, please consult Title
32B of the Utah Code (http://le.utah.gov/UtahCode/chapter.jsp?code=32B)
or the Rules of the Commission (http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r081/r081.htm)
An airport lounge license allows the storage, sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the
premises of an airport lounge. Airport lounges may be established at international airports that have a U.S.
Customs office on the airport premises. An airport lounge liquor licensee's premises may not be leased for a
private event. Licenses run from November 1 to October 31. The total number of airport lounge liquor licenses
may not exceed one lounge for each 2,500,000 of total passengers at the international airport located beyond
the security point.
Purchases of Alcoholic Beverages
● Airport lounges must purchase all liquor, wine, and heavy beer from state stores or package agencies.
● Airport lounges must purchase, acquire, possess for resale, or sell beer that has been lawfully purchased
from a Utah wholesaler who is authorized to sell beer in the geographical area in which the airport lounge is
located, or from a small brewer (manufactures less than 60,000 barrels per year).
Sale and Service of Alcoholic Beverages
(1) Liquor Sales
(a) The primary liquor in a mixed drink may be dispensed from any size bottle, but only in quantities
not to exceed 1.5 ounces through a department approved calibrated metered dispensing
system or device. The airport lounge must post a list of types and brands of liquor dispensed
through the dispensing system.
(b) Liquor used as a secondary flavoring need not be dispensed through the dispensing system.
Liquor stored and used as flavorings must be clearly labeled "flavoring".
(c) The total amount of spirituous liquor in a beverage (including both the primary liquor and any
secondary flavorings) may not exceed 2.5 ounces of spirituous liquor.
(d) Each patron may have no more than a total of 2.5 ounces of spirituous liquor (including
flavorings) at a time before the patron.
(2) Wine Sales
(a) Wine may be sold and served by the bottle or container in sizes not exceeding 1.5 liters to
tables of four or more. For tables of less than four, the size can not be larger than 750 ml.
(b) Wine may be served by the glass or individual portion in quantities not exceeding 5 ounces. An
individual portion (i.e. flights) may be served to a patron in more than one glass as long as the
total amount of wine in the individual portion does not exceed 5 ounces.
(c) Wine may be poured by the glass from any size bottle or container and need not be dispensed
through a dispensing device.
(d) Patrons who have purchased bottled wine may serve themselves or others at their table.
(3) Heavy Beer Sales: Heavy beer may be served in original containers not exceeding one liter.
(4) Flavored Malt Beverage Sales: Flavored malt beverages may be served in original containers not
exceeding one liter.
(5) Beer Sales: Beer may be served in any size container not exceeding 2 liters and on draft. Beer may be
sold by the pitcher (up to two liters) to two or more patrons, but may be sold to an individual patron only in a
container that does not exceed one liter.
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Limitation on Total Number of Drinks
● Each airport lounge patron may have no more than two alcoholic beverages of any kind at a time before the
patron subject to the following limitations:
If two spirituous drinks are in front of a patron, one may not be the same primary liquor dispensed as a
shot-on-the-side (commonly known as a “side car”). Also, the two drinks cannot contain a total of more than
2.5 ounces of liquor at a time before the patron.
Discounting Practices Prohibited
● Alcoholic beverages may not be sold at a discount at any time.
● Other discounting practices are prohibited that encourage over-consumption of alcohol (i.e. “happy hours”,
“two for ones”, “all you can drink for a set price”, free alcohol, or selling at less than cost).
● An airport lounge licensee or employee may not purchase an alcoholic beverage for a patron.
Consumption only on the Premises
● An airport lounge licensee and its employees may not permit a patron to remove any alcoholic beverages
from the premises.
“Brown Bagging”
● Patrons may not bring onto the premises of an airport lounge licensee any alcoholic beverage for on-premise
consumption.
Advertising
● Alcohol advertising by the airport lounge must comply with the guidelines in Rule R81-1-17 which may be
viewed at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r081/r081-01.htm#T16.
● Alcoholic beverages may be stored where they are visible to patrons.
Sales Hours
● Alcoholic beverages may be sold on any day from 8 a.m until midnight.
● The liquor storage area must remain locked at times when liquor sales are not permitted.
• Hours of Consumption: patrons may not consume an alcoholic product on the premises after 1 a.m. and
before 8 a.m.
Employees
● Any employee handling alcoholic beverages must be twenty one years of age or older.
● Servers of alcohol must wear a unique identification badge showing the employee's first name, initials, or a
number assigned by the employer.
● Employees may not consume or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages while on duty.
● Managers, supervisors, and employees who serve alcohol must take and pass an alcohol server training
seminar every three years and must complete the training within 30 days of commencing employment.
Employee Fines
● The commission is authorized to assess an administrative fine against an officer, employee, or agent of a
licensee for a violation of the alcoholic beverage laws.
Minors
● Minors may be employed by an airport lounge licenses, but may not sell or dispense alcoholic beverages.
● Minors may work at a cash register to ring up the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Bad Checks
● The DABC may immediately suspend the license if it receives a bad check as payment for liquor, licensing or
bond fees, fines and costs for violations, etc.
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Sign Posting
Each airport lounge licensee shall display, in a prominent place:
●a sign no smaller than 8.5 inches high by 11 inches wide stating: “WARNING - Drinking alcoholic
beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects and permanent brain damage for the child. Call
the Utah Department of Health at 1-800-822-2229 with questions or for more information. Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime that is prosecuted aggressively in Utah.” The two
warning messages shall be in the same font size but different styles that are no smaller than 36 point
bold. The health department contact information shall be no smaller than 20 point bold.
●a sign to inform the public that alcoholic products are sold and consumed on the licensed premises.
Prohibited Conduct
$ Lewd acts, attire, and sexually oriented conduct of employees and entertainers that are considered contrary
to public welfare and morals are prohibited on the premises. See Utah Code Section 32B-1-501 through 506
which may be viewed at: http://www.le.utah.gov/UtahCode/section.jsp?code=32B-1
$ Gambling – Airport lounge licensees may not engage in or permit any form of gambling on its premises.
$ Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia - Airport lounge licensees may not knowingly allow a person on the
licensed premises to sell, distribute, possess, or use a controlled substance; or use, deliver, or possess with
the intent to deliver drug paraphernalia. See Utah Code Section 32B-5-301(5) which may be viewed at:
http://le.utah.gov/~code/TITLE32B/htm/32B05_030100.htm
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TITLE 32B - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT
(Updated through July 2011)
Part 5
Airport Lounge License
32B 6 501. Title.
This part is known as "Airport Lounge License."
32B 6 502. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, "total passengers" means the number of total passengers in a calendar year that is reported in the
most current comprehensive annual financial report for the airport in which an airport lounge is located.
32B 6 503. Commission's power to issue airport lounge license.
(1) Before a person may store, sell, offer for sale, furnish, or allow the consumption of an alcoholic product on its
premises as an airport lounge licensee, the person shall first obtain an airport lounge license from the commission in
accordance with this part.
(2) The commission may issue an airport lounge license to establish airport lounge licensed
premises beyond the security point at an international airport and in the numbers the commission considers proper for the
storage, sale, offer for sale, furnishing, and consumption of an alcoholic product on licensed premises operated as an
airport lounge.
(3) (a) The commission may not issue a total number of airport lounge licenses for an international airport that at any time
exceed one airport lounge license for each 2,500,000 of total passengers at the international airport.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), the commission may not reduce the total number of airport lounge licenses unless:
(i) the commission determines that the number of total passengers is reduced by more than 25% from the last day on
which the commission determined the total number of airport lounge licenses allowed for that international airport under
this Subsection (3); and
(ii) the reduction can be accomplished without the international airport terminating a lease for an airport lounge before:
(A) the expiration of the lease;
(B) the airport lounge undergoes a change of ownership; or
(C) the airport lounge ceases operations.
32B 6 504. Specific licensing requirements for airport lounge license.
(1) To obtain an airport lounge license, in addition to complying with Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, a
person shall submit with the written application:
(a) both the written consent of the local authority and the written consent of the airport authority; and
(b) a copy of the sign proposed to be used by the airport lounge licensee on its licensed premises to inform the public that
alcoholic products are sold and consumed on the licensed premises.
(2) (a) An airport lounge license expires on October 31 of each year.
(b) To renew a person's airport lounge license, a person shall comply with the renewal requirements of Chapter 5, Part 2,
Retail Licensing Process, by no later than September 30.
(3) (a) The nonrefundable application fee for an airport lounge license is $300.
(b) The initial license fee for an airport lounge license is $8,000.
(c) The renewal fee for an airport lounge license is $6,000.
(4) The bond amount required for an airport lounge license is the penal sum of $10,000.
(5) An airport lounge license is not subject to the proximity requirements of Section 32B 1 202.
32B 6 505. Specific operational requirements for an airport lounge license.
(1) (a) In addition to complying with Chapter 5, Part 3, Retail Licensee Operational Requirements, an airport lounge
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licensee and staff of the airport lounge licensee shall comply with this section.
(b) Failure to comply as provided in Subsection (1)(a) may result in disciplinary action in accordance with Chapter 3,
Disciplinary Actions and Enforcement Act, against:
(i) an airport lounge licensee;
(ii) individual staff of an airport lounge licensee; or
(iii) both an airport lounge licensee and staff of the airport lounge licensee.
(2) In addition to complying with Subsection 32B 5 301(3), an airport lounge licensee shall display in a prominent place in
the airport lounge:
(a) a list of the types and brand names of liquor being furnished through airport lounge licensee's calibrated metered
dispensing system; and
(b) a sign to inform the public that alcoholic products are sold and consumed on the licensed premises.
(3) Notwithstanding Section 32B 5 307:
(a) An airport lounge licensee may not permit a patron to bring a bottled wine onto the premises of the retail licensee.
(b) An airport lounge licensee may not permit a patron to remove an alcoholic product from the licensed premises.
(4) (a) A server of an alcoholic product in an airport lounge licensee's premises shall make a written beverage tab for
each table or group that orders or consumes an alcoholic product on the premises.
(b) A beverage tab required by this Subsection (4) shall list the type and amount of an alcoholic product ordered or
consumed.
(5) An airport lounge licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product at an airport lounge on any day
during a period that:
(a) begins at midnight; and
(b) ends at 7:59 a.m.
(6) (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Subsection (6), a patron may not have more than two alcoholic products of
any kind at a time before the patron.
(b) A patron may not have two spirituous liquor drinks before the patron if one of the spirituous liquor drinks consists only
of the primary spirituous liquor for the other spirituous liquor drink.
(c) An individual portion of wine is considered to be one alcoholic product under this Subsection (6).
(7) An airport lounge licensee may state in a food or alcoholic product menu a charge or fee made in connection with the
sale, furnishing, or consumption of liquor menu including:
(a) a set up charge;
(b) a service charge; or
(c) a chilling fee.
(8) An airport lounge liquor licensee's premises may not be leased for a private event.
Part 1
General Provisions
32B-5-101. Title.
This chapter is known as the "Retail License Act."
32B-5-102. Definitions.
Reserved
Part 2
Retail Licensing Process
32B-5-201. Application requirements for retail license.
(1) (a) Before a person may store, sell, offer for sale, furnish, or permit consumption of an alcoholic product on licensed
premises as a retail licensee, the person shall first obtain a retail license issued by the commission, notwithstanding
whether the person holds a local license or a permit issued by a local authority.
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(b) Violation of this Subsection (1) is a class B misdemeanor.
(2) To obtain a retail license under this title, a person shall submit to the department:
(a) a written application in a form prescribed by the department;
(b) a nonrefundable application fee in the amount specified in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail
License Act, for the type of retail license for which the person is applying;
(c) an initial license fee:
(i) in the amount specified in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the type of retail
license for which the person is applying; and
(ii) that is refundable if a retail license is not issued;
(d) written consent of the local authority;
(e) a copy of the person's current business license;
(f) evidence of proximity to any community location, with proximity requirements being governed by Section
32B-1-202;
(g) a bond as specified by Section 32B-5-204;
(h) a floor plan, and boundary map where applicable, of the premises of the retail license, including any:
(i) consumption area; and
(ii) area where the person proposes to store, sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic beverage;
(i) evidence that the retail licensee is carrying public liability insurance in an amount and form satisfactory to the
department;
(j) evidence that the retail licensee is carrying dramshop insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence
and $2,000,000 in the aggregate;
(k) a signed consent form stating that the retail licensee will permit any authorized representative of the commission,
department, or any law enforcement officer to have unrestricted right to enter the premises of the retail licensee;
(l) if the person is an entity, proper verification evidencing that a person who signs the application is authorized to
sign on behalf of the entity; and
(m) any other information the commission or department may require.
(3) The commission may not issue a retail license to a person who:
(a) is disqualified under Section 32B-1-304; or
(b) is not lawfully present in the United States.
(4) Unless otherwise provided in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, the commission may not
issue a retail license to a person if the licensed premises does not meet the proximity requirements of Section 32B-1-202.
32B-5-202. Renewal requirements.
(1) A retail license expires each year on the day specified in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License
Act, for that type of retail license.
(2) To renew a person's retail license, a retail licensee shall, by no later than the day specified in the relevant part under
Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the type of retail license that is being renewed, submit:
(a) a completed renewal application to the department in a form prescribed by the department; and
(b) a renewal fee in the amount specified in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the
type of retail license that is being renewed.
(3) Failure to meet the renewal requirements results in an automatic forfeiture of the retail license effective on the date
the existing retail license expires.
32B-5-203. Commission and department duties before issuing a retail license.
(1) (a) Before the commission may issue a retail license, the department shall conduct an investigation and may hold
public hearings to gather information and make recommendations to the commission as to whether a retail license should
be issued.
(b) The department shall forward the information and recommendations described in Subsection (1)(a) to the
commission to aid in the commission's determination.
(2) Before issuing a retail license, the commission shall:
(a) determine that the person filed a complete application and is in compliance with:
(i) Section 32B-5-201; and
(ii) the specific licensing requirements specified in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act,
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for the type of retail license for which the person is applying;
(b) determine that the person is not disqualified under Section 32B-1-304;
(c) consider the locality within which the proposed licensed premises is located, including:
(i) physical characteristics such as:
(A) condition of the licensed premises;
(B) square footage; and
(C) parking availability; and
(ii) operational factors such as:
(A) tourist traffic;
(B) demographics;
(C) population to be served;
(D) proximity to and density of other state stores, package agencies, and retail licensees; and
(E) the extent of and proximity to any community location;
(d) consider the person's ability to manage and operate a retail license of the type for which the person is applying,
including:
(i) management experience;
(ii) past retail alcoholic product experience; and
(iii) the type of management scheme to be used by the retail licensee;
(e) consider the nature or type of retail licensee operation of the proposed retail licensee, including:
(i) the type of menu items that will be offered and emphasized;
(ii) whether the retail licensee will emphasize service to an adult clientele or to minors;
(iii) the proposed hours of operation;
(iv) the seating capacity of the premises; and
(v) the estimated gross sales of food items; and
(f) consider any other factor the commission considers necessary.
32B-5-204. Bond for retail license.
(1) (a) A retail licensee shall post a cash bond or surety bond:
(i) in the amount specified in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the type of retail
license for which the person is applying; and
(ii) payable to the department.
(b) A retail licensee shall procure and maintain the bond required under this section for as long as the retail licensee
continues to operate as a retail licensee.
(2) A bond required under this section shall be:
(a) in a form approved by the attorney general; and
(b) conditioned upon the retail licensee's faithful compliance with this title and the rules of the commission.
(3) (a) If a surety bond posted by a retail licensee under this section is canceled due to the retail licensee's negligence,
the department may assess a $300 reinstatement fee.
(b) No part of a bond posted by a retail licensee under this section may be withdrawn:
(i) during the period the retail license is in effect; or
(ii) while a revocation proceeding is pending against the retail licensee.
(4) (a) A bond posted under this section by a retail licensee may be forfeited if the retail license is revoked.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the department may make a claim against a bond posted by a retail licensee
for money owed the department under this title without the commission first revoking the retail license.
32B-5-205. Conditional retail license.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Conditional retail license" means a retail license that:
(i) is for one of the following:
(A) a full-service restaurant license; or
(B) a limited-service restaurant license;
(ii) conditions the holder's ability to sell, offer for sale, furnish, or allow the consumption of an alcoholic product on
its licensed premises on the person submitting to the department a copy of the holder's current business license before
obtaining a valid retail license; and
(iii) provides that the holder will be issued a valid retail license if the holder complies with the requirements of
Subsection (3).
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(b) "Valid retail license" means a retail license issued pursuant to this part under which the holder is permitted to sell,
offer for sale, furnish, or allow the consumption of an alcoholic product on its licensed premises.
(2) Subject to the requirements of this section, the commission may issue a conditional retail license to a person if the
person:
(a) meets the requirements to obtain the retail license for which the person is applying except the requirement to
submit a copy of the person's current business license; and
(b) agrees not to sell, offer for sale, furnish, or allow the consumption of an alcoholic product on its licensed premises
before obtaining a valid retail license.
(3) (a) A conditional retail license becomes a valid retail license on the day on which the department notifies the person
who holds the conditional retail license that the department finds that the person has complied with Subsection (3)(b).
(b) For a conditional retail license to become a valid retail license, a person who holds the conditional retail license
shall:
(i) submit to the department a copy of the person's current business license; and
(ii) provide to the department evidence satisfactory to the department that:
(A) there has been no change in the information submitted to the commission as part of the person's
application for a retail license; and
(B) the person continues to qualify for the retail license.
(4) A conditional retail license expires six months after the day on which the commission issues the conditional retail
license, unless the conditional retail license becomes a valid retail license before that day.
32B-5-206. Seasonal retail license.
(1) If authorized in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the type of retail license, the
commission may in accordance with this section issue a seasonal retail license located in an area the commission
considers proper.
(2) (a) A seasonal retail license shall be for a period of six consecutive months.
(b) A seasonal retail license issued for operation during a summer time period is known as a "Seasonal A" retail
license. The period of operation for a Seasonal A retail license:
(i) begins on May 1; and
(ii) ends on October 31.
(c) A seasonal retail license issued for operation during a winter time period is known as a "Seasonal B" retail license.
The period of operation for a Seasonal B retail license:
(i) begins on November 1; and
(ii) ends on April 30.
(3) In determining the number of each type of retail license that the commission may issue under the relevant part under
Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act:
(a) a seasonal retail license is counted as one-half of one retail license of the specific type of retail license; and
(b) each Seasonal A retail license shall be paired with a Seasonal B retail license of the same type of retail license.
Part 3
Retail Licensing Operational Requirements
32B-5-301. General operational requirements.
(1) (a) A retail licensee and staff of a retail licensee shall comply with this title and the rules of the commission, including
the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the specific type of retail license.
(b) Failure to comply as provided in Subsection (1)(a) may result in disciplinary action in accordance with Chapter 3,
Disciplinary Actions and Enforcement Act, against:
(i) a retail licensee;
(ii) individual staff of a retail licensee; or
(iii) both a retail licensee and staff of the retail licensee.
(2) (a) If there is a conflict between this part and the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the
specific type of retail license, the relevant part under Chapter 6 governs.
(b) Notwithstanding that this part refers to "liquor" or an "alcoholic product," a retail licensee may only sell, offer for
sale, furnish, or allow the consumption of an alcoholic product specifically authorized by the relevant part under Chapter 6,
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Specific Retail License Act.
(c) Notwithstanding that this part or the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, refers to "retail
licensee," staff of the retail licensee is subject to the same requirement or prohibition.
(3) (a) A retail licensee shall display in a prominent place in the licensed premises the retail license that is issued by the
department.
(b) A retail licensee shall display in a prominent place a sign in large letters that consists of text in the following order:
(i) a header that reads: "WARNING";
(ii) a warning statement that reads: "Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects and
permanent brain damage for the child.";
(iii) a statement in smaller font that reads: "Call the Utah Department of Health at [insert most current toll-free
number] with questions or for more information.";
(iv) a header that reads: "WARNING"; and
(v) a warning statement that reads: "Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime that is
prosecuted aggressively in Utah."
(c) (i) The text described in Subsections (3)(b)(i) through (iii) shall be in a different font style than the text described in
Subsections (3)(b)(iv) and (v).
(ii) The warning statements in the sign described in Subsection (3)(b) shall be in the same font size.
(d) The Department of Health shall work with the commission and department to facilitate consistency in the format of
a sign required under this section.
(4) A retail licensee may not on the licensed premises:
(a) engage in or permit any form of gambling, as defined and proscribed in Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 11, Gambling;
(b) have any video gaming device, as defined and proscribed by Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 11, Gambling; or
(c) engage in or permit a contest, game, gaming scheme, or gaming device that requires the risking of something of
value for a return or for an outcome when the return or outcome is based upon an element of chance, excluding the
playing of an amusement device that confers only an immediate and unrecorded right of replay not exchangeable for
value.
(5) A retail licensee may not knowingly allow a person on the licensed premises to, in violation of Title 58, Chapter 37,
Utah Controlled Substances Act, or Chapter 37a, Utah Drug Paraphernalia Act:
(a) sell, distribute, possess, or use a controlled substance, as defined in Section 58-37-2; or
(b) use, deliver, or possess with the intent to deliver drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 58-37a-3.
(6) Upon the presentation of credentials, at any time during which a retail licensee is open for the transaction of business,
the retail licensee shall immediately:
(a) admit a commissioner, authorized department employee, or law enforcement officer to the retail licensee's
premises; and
(b) permit, without hindrance or delay, the person described in Subsection (6)(a) to inspect completely:
(i) the entire premises of the retail licensee; and
(ii) the records of the retail licensee.
(7) An individual may not consume an alcoholic product on the licensed premises of a retail licensee on any day during
the period:
(a) beginning one hour after the time of day that the period during which a retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale,
or furnish an alcoholic product on the licensed premises begins; and
(b) ending at the time specified in the relevant part under Chapter 6, Specific Retail License Act, for the type of retail
license when the retail licensee may first sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product on the licensed premises on
that day.
32B-5-302. Recordkeeping.
(1) A retail licensee shall make and maintain a record showing in detail:
(a) quarterly expenditures made separately for:
(i) malt or brewed beverages;
(ii) liquor;
(iii) set-ups;
(iv) food; and
(v) any other item required by the department; and
(b) sales made separately for:
(i) malt or brewed beverages;
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(ii) set-ups;
(iii) food; and
(iv) any other item required by the department.
(2) A retail licensee shall make and maintain a record required by Subsection (1):
(a) in a form approved by the department; and
(b) current for each three-month period.
(3) A retail licensee shall support an expenditure by:
(a) a delivery ticket;
(b) an invoice;
(c) a receipted bill;
(d) a canceled check;
(e) a petty cash voucher; or
(f) other sustaining datum or memorandum.
(4) In addition to a record required under Subsection (1), a retail licensee shall make and maintain any other record the
department may require.
(5) (a) A record of a retail licensee is subject to inspection by an authorized representative of the commission and the
department.
(b) A retail licensee shall allow the department, through an auditor or examiner of the department, to audit the records
of the retail licensee at times the department considers advisable.
(6) Section 32B-1-205 applies to a record required to be made or maintained in accordance with this section.
32B-5-303. Purchase and storage of an alcoholic product by a retail licensee.
(1) (a) A retail licensee may not purchase liquor except from a state store or package agency.
(b) A retail licensee may transport liquor purchased from a state store or package agency from the place of purchase
to the licensed premises.
(c) A retail licensee shall pay for liquor in accordance with rules established by the commission.
(2) (a) (i) A retail licensee may not purchase, acquire, possess for the purpose of resale, or sell beer except beer that the
retail licensee purchases from:
(A) a beer wholesaler licensee; or
(B) a small brewer that manufactures the beer.
(ii) Violation of this Subsection (2)(a) is a class A misdemeanor.
(b) (i) If a retail licensee purchases beer under Subsection (2)(a) from a beer wholesaler licensee, the retail licensee
shall purchase beer only from a beer wholesaler licensee who is designated by the manufacturer to sell beer in the
geographical area in which the retail licensee is located, unless an alternate wholesaler is authorized by the department to
sell to the retail licensee as provided in Section 32B-13-301.
(ii) Violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class B misdemeanor.
(3) A retail licensee may not store, sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product in a place other than as designated
in the retail licensee's application, unless the retail licensee first applies for and receives approval from the department for
a change of location within the licensed premises.
(4) A liquor storage area shall remain locked at all times other than those hours and days when liquor sales are
authorized by law.
32B-5-304. Portions in which alcoholic product may be sold.
(1) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish a primary spirituous liquor only in a quantity that does not exceed
1.5 ounces per beverage dispensed through a calibrated metered dispensing system approved by the department in
accordance with commission rules adopted under this title, except that:
(a) spirituous liquor need not be dispensed through a calibrated metered dispensing system if used as a secondary
flavoring ingredient in a beverage subject to the following requirements:
(i) the secondary ingredient may be dispensed only in conjunction with the purchase of a primary spirituous
liquor;
(ii) the secondary ingredient may not be the only spirituous liquor in the beverage;
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(iii) the retail licensee shall designate a location where flavorings are stored on the floor plan submitted to the
department; and
(iv) a flavoring container shall be plainly and conspicuously labeled "flavorings";
(b) spirituous liquor need not be dispensed through a calibrated metered dispensing system if used:
(i) as a flavoring on a dessert; and
(ii) in the preparation of a flaming food dish, drink, or dessert; and
(c) a patron may have no more than 2.5 ounces of spirituous liquor at a time.
(2) (a) (i) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish wine by the glass or in an individual portion that does not
exceed 5 ounces per glass or individual portion.
(ii) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish an individual portion of wine to a patron in more than one
glass if the total amount of wine does not exceed 5 ounces.
(b) (i) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish wine in a container not exceeding 1.5 liters at a price fixed by
the commission to a table of four or more persons.
(ii) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish wine in a container not to exceed 750 milliliters at a price
fixed by the commission to a table of less than four persons.
(3) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish heavy beer in an original container at a price fixed by the
commission, except that the original container may not exceed one liter.
(4) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish a flavored malt beverage in an original container at a price fixed by
the commission, except that the original container may not exceed one liter.
(5) (a) Subject to Subsection (5)(b), a retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish beer for on-premise consumption:
(i) in an open original container; and
(ii) in a container on draft.
(b) A retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish beer under Subsection (5)(a):
(i) in a size of container that exceeds two liters; or
(ii) to an individual patron in a size of container that exceeds one liter.
32B-5-305. Pricing of alcoholic product -- Other charge.
(1) (a) A retail licensee may sell, offer for sale, or furnish liquor only at a price fixed by the commission.
(b) A retail licensee may not sell an alcoholic product at a discount price on any date or at any time.
(2) (a) A retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product at less than the cost of the alcoholic
product to the retail licensee.
(b) A retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product at a special or reduced price that
encourages over consumption or intoxication.
(c) A retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product at a special or reduced price for only
certain hours of the retail licensee's business day, such as a "happy hour."
(d) A retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish more than one alcoholic product for the price of a single
alcoholic product.
(e) A retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish an indefinite or unlimited number of alcoholic products
during a set period for a fixed price.
(f) A retail licensee may not engage in a promotion involving or offering a free alcoholic product to the general public.
(3) As authorized by commission rule, a retail licensee may charge a patron for providing:
(a) a service related to liquor purchased at the licensed premises; or
(b) wine service performed for wine carried in by a patron in accordance with Section 32B-5-307.
32B-5-306. Purchasing or selling alcoholic product.
(1) A retail licensee may not sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product to:
(a) a minor;
(b) a person actually, apparently, or obviously intoxicated;
(c) a known interdicted person; or
(d) a known habitual drunkard.
(2) (a) A patron may only purchase an alcoholic product in the licensed premises of a retail licensee from and be served
by an individual who is:
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(i) staff of the retail licensee; and
(ii) designated and trained by the retail licensee to sell and serve an alcoholic product.
(b) An individual may sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product to a patron only if the individual is:
(i) staff of the retail licensee; and
(ii) designated and trained by the retail licensee to sell and serve an alcoholic product.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a) or (b), a patron who purchases bottled wine from staff of the retail licensee or
carries bottled wine onto the retail licensee's premises pursuant to Section 32B-5-307 may thereafter serve wine from the
bottle to the patron or others at the patron's table.
(3) The following may not purchase an alcoholic product for a patron:
(a) a retail licensee; or
(b) staff of a retail licensee.
32B-5-307. Bringing onto or removing alcoholic product from premises.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (3):
(a) A person may not bring onto the licensed premises of a retail licensee an alcoholic product for on-premise
consumption.
(b) A retail licensee may not allow a person to:
(i) bring onto licensed premises an alcoholic product for on-premise consumption; or
(ii) consume an alcoholic product brought onto the licensed premises by a person other than the retail licensee.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection (3):
(a) A person may not carry from a licensed premises of a retail licensee an open container that:
(i) is used primarily for drinking purposes; and
(ii) contains an alcoholic product.
(b) A retail licensee may not permit a patron to carry from the licensed premises an open container described in
Subsection (2)(a).
(3) (a) A patron may bring a bottled wine onto the premises of a retail licensee for on-premise consumption if:
(i) permitted by the retail licensee; and
(ii) the retail licensee is authorized to sell, offer for sale, or furnish wine.
(b) If a patron carries bottled wine onto the licensed premises of a retail licensee, the patron shall deliver the bottled
wine to a server or other representative of the retail licensee upon entering the licensed premises.
(c) A retail licensee authorized to sell, offer for sale, or furnish wine, may provide a wine service for a bottled wine
carried onto the licensed premises in accordance with this Subsection (3).
(d) A patron may remove from a licensed premises the unconsumed contents of a bottle of wine purchased in the
licensed premises, or brought onto the licensed premises in accordance with this Subsection (3), only if before removal
the bottle is recorked or recapped.
32B-5-308. Requirements on staff or others on premises -- Employing a minor.
(1) Staff of a retail licensee, while on duty, may not:
(a) consume an alcoholic product; or
(b) be intoxicated.
(2) (a) A retail licensee may not employ a minor to sell, offer for sale, furnish, or dispense an alcoholic product.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a), unless otherwise prohibited in the provisions related to the specific type of
retail license, a retail licensee may employ a minor who is at least 16 years of age to enter the sale at a cash register or
other sales recording device.
32B-5-309 (Superseded 07/01/12). Ceasing operation -- Prohibiting transfer of license.
(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(h), a retail licensee may not close or cease operation for a period longer than
240 hours, unless:
(i) the retail licensee notifies the department in writing at least seven days before the day on which the retail
licensee closes or ceases operation; and
(ii) the closure or cessation of operation is first approved by the department.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), in the case of emergency closure, a retail licensee shall immediately notify the
department by telephone.
(c) (i) The department may authorize a closure or cessation of operation of a retail licensee for a period not to exceed
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60 days.
(ii) The department may extend the initial period an additional 30 days upon:
(A) written request of the retail licensee; and
(B) a showing of good cause.
(d) A closure or cessation of operation may not exceed a total of 90 days without commission approval.
(e) A notice required under this Subsection (1) shall include:
(i) the dates of closure or cessation of operation;
(ii) the reason for the closure or cessation of operation; and
(iii) the date on which the retail licensee will reopen or resume operation.
(f) Failure of a retail licensee to provide notice and to obtain department approval before closure or cessation of
operation results in an automatic forfeiture of:
(i) the retail license; and
(ii) the unused portion of the retail license fee for the remainder of the retail license year effective immediately.
(g) Failure of a retail licensee to reopen or resume operation by the approved date results in an automatic forfeiture
of:
(i) the retail license; and
(ii) the unused portion of the retail license fee for the remainder of the retail license year.
(h) This Subsection (1) does not apply to:
(i) an on-premise beer retailer who is not a tavern; or
(ii) an airport lounge licensee.
(2) A retail licensee may not transfer a retail license from one location to another location, without prior written approval of
the commission.
(3) (a) A person, having been issued a retail license may not sell, transfer, assign, exchange, barter, give, or attempt in
any way to dispose of the retail license to another person whether for monetary gain or not.
(b) A retail license has no monetary value for any type of disposition.
32B-5-310. Notifying department of change in ownership.
The commission may suspend or revoke a retail license if the retail licensee does not immediately notify the department of
a change in:
(1) ownership of the premises of the retail license;
(2) for a corporate owner, the:
(a) corporate officers or directors of the retail licensee; or
(b) shareholders holding at least 20% of the total issued and outstanding stock of the corporation; or
(3) for a limited liability company:
(a) managers of the limited liability company; or
(b) members owning at least 20% of the limited liability company.
Part 4
Alcohol Training and Education Act
32B-5-401. Title.
This part is known as the "Alcohol Training and Education Act."
32B-5-402. Definitions.
Reserved
32B-5-403. Alcohol training and education -- Revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of retail license.
(1) The commission may suspend, revoke, or not renew a license of a retail licensee if any of the following individuals, as
defined in Section 62A-15-401, fail to complete an alcohol training and education seminar:
(a) an individual who manages operations at the licensed premises for consumption on the licensed premises;
(b) an individual who supervises the furnishing of an alcoholic product to a patron for consumption on the licensed
premises; or
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(c) an individual who serves an alcoholic product to a patron for consumption on the licensed premises.
(2) A city, town, or county in which a retail licensee conducts its business may suspend, revoke, or not renew the
business license of the retail licensee if an individual described in Subsection (1) fails to complete an alcohol training and
education seminar.
(3) A local authority that issues an off-premise beer retailer license to a business that is engaged in the retail sale of beer
for consumption off the beer retailer's premises may immediately suspend the off-premise beer retailer license if any of
the following individuals fails to complete an alcohol training and education seminar, an individual who:
(a) directly supervises the sale of beer to a patron for consumption off the premises of the off-premise beer retailer; or
(b) sells beer to a patron for consumption off the premises of the off-premise beer retailer.
32B-5-404. Alcohol training and education for off-premise consumption.
(1) (a) A local authority that issues an off-premise beer retailer license to a business to sell beer at retail for off-premise
consumption shall require the following to have a valid record that the individual completed an alcohol training and
education seminar in the time periods required by Subsection (1)(b), an individual who:
(i) directly supervises the sale of beer to a patron for consumption off the premises of the off-premise beer
retailer; or
(ii) sells beer to a patron for consumption off the premises of the off-premise beer retailer.
(b) If an individual on the date the individual becomes staff to an off-premise beer retailer does not have a valid
record that the individual has completed an alcohol training and education seminar for purposes of this part, the individual
shall complete an alcohol training and education seminar within 30 days of the day on which the individual becomes staff
of an off-premise beer retailer.
(c) Section 62A-15-401 governs the validity of a record that an individual has completed an alcohol training and
education seminar required by this part.
(2) In accordance with Section 32B-5-403, a local authority may immediately suspend the license of an off-premise beer
retailer that allows staff to directly supervise the sale of beer or to sell beer to a patron without having a valid record that
the individual completed an alcohol training and education seminar in accordance with Subsection (1).
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CHAPTER 15
ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT LIABILITY ACT
Effective July 1, 2011
Part 1
General Provisions
32B-15-101Title.
This chapter is known as the "Alcoholic Product Liability Act."
32B-15-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Death of a third person" includes recovery for all damages, special and general, resulting from the death, except
punitive damages.
(2) (a) "Injury" includes injury in person, property, or means of support.
(b) "Injury" also includes recovery for intangibles such as:
(i) mental and emotional injuries;
(ii) loss of affection; and
(iii) loss of companionship.
Part 2
Liability
32B-15-201. Liability for injuries and damage resulting from distribution of alcoholic products.
(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsections 32B-15-202(2) and (3), a person described in Subsection (1)(b) is liable for:
(i) any and all injury and damage, except punitive damages to:
(A) a third person; or
(B) the heir, as defined in Section 78B-3-105, of that third person; or
(ii) the death of a third person.
(b) A person is liable under Subsection (1)(a) if:
(i) the person directly gives, sells, or otherwise provides an alcoholic product:
(A) to a person described in Subsection (1)(b)(ii); and
(B) as part of the commercial sale, storage, service, manufacture, distribution, or consumption of
an alcoholic product;
(ii) those actions cause the intoxication of:
(A) an individual under the age of 21 years;
(B) an individual who is apparently under the influence of intoxicating alcoholic products or drugs;
(C) an individual whom the person furnishing the alcoholic product knew or should have known
from the circumstances was under the influence of intoxicating alcoholic products or drugs; or
(D) an individual who is a known interdicted person; and
(iii) the injury or death described in Subsection (1)(a) results from the intoxication of the individual who is
provided the alcoholic product.
(2) (a) A person 21 years of age or older who is described in Subsection (2)(b) is liable for:
(i) any and all injury and damage, except punitive damages to:
(A) a third person; or
(B) the heir, as defined in Section 78B-3-105, of that third person; or
(ii) the death of the third person.
(b) A person is liable under Subsection (2)(a) if:
(i) that person directly gives or otherwise provides an alcoholic product to an individual who the person
knows or should have known is under the age of 21 years;
(ii) those actions caused the intoxication of the individual provided the alcoholic product;
(iii) the injury or death described in Subsection (2)(a) results from the intoxication of the individual who is
provided the alcoholic product; and
(iv) the person is not liable under Subsection (1), because the person did not directly give or provide the
alcoholic product as part of the commercial sale, storage, service, manufacture, distribution, or consumption of an
alcoholic product.
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(3) This section does not apply to a business licensed in accordance with Chapter 7, Off-premise Beer Retailer Act, to
sell beer at retail only for off-premise consumption.
32B-15-202. Liability for employees -- Employee protected in exercising judgment.
(1) (a) Except for a violation of Subsection 32B-15-201(2), an employer is liable for the actions of its staff in violation of
this chapter.
(b) This Subsection (1) does not apply to a business licensed in accordance with Chapter 7, Off-premise Beer
Retailer Act, to sell beer at retail only for off-premise consumption.
(2) An employer may not sanction or terminate the employment of individual staff of a retail licensee or other
establishment serving an alcoholic product as a result of the staff having exercised the staff's independent judgment to
refuse to sell an alcoholic product to a person the staff considers to meet one or more of the conditions described in
Subsection 32B-15-201(1)(b).
(3) An employer who terminates an employee or imposes sanctions on the employee contrary to this section is
considered to have discriminated against that employee and is subject to the conditions and penalties set forth in Title
34A, Chapter 5, Utah Antidiscrimination Act.
32B-15-203. Governmental immunity.
This title does not create civil liability on the part of the following arising out of one of the following's actions in regulating,
controlling, authorizing, or otherwise being involved in the sale or other distribution of an alcoholic product:
(1) the state;
(2) a state agency;
(3) a state employee;
(4) the commission;
(5) the department; or
(6) a political subdivision.
Part 3
Civil Action
32B-15-301. Cause of action -- Statute of limitations.
(1) (a) A person who suffers an injury under Subsection 32B-15-201 has a cause of action against the person who
provided the alcoholic product in violation of Section 32B-15-201.
(b) If a person having rights or liabilities under this chapter dies, the rights or liabilities provided by this chapter
survive to or against that person's estate.
(2) The total amount that may be awarded to any person pursuant to a cause of action for injury and damage under this
chapter that arises after January 1, 2010, is limited to $1,000,000 and the aggregate amount which may be awarded to all
persons injured as a result of one occurrence is limited to $2,000,000.
(3) An action based upon a cause of action under this chapter shall be commenced within two years after the date of the
injury and damage.
(4) (a) Nothing in this chapter precludes any cause of action or additional recovery against the person causing the injury.
(b) A cause of action or additional recovery against the person causing the injury and damage, which action is
not brought under this chapter, is exempt from the damage cap in Subsection (2).
(c) A cause of action brought under this chapter is exempt from Sections 78B-5-817 through 78B-5-823.
(5) This section does not apply to a business licensed in accordance with Chapter 7, Off-premise Beer Retailer Act, to
sell beer at retail only for off-premise consumption.
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32B-15-302. Action for contribution by provider of an alcoholic product.
(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a person, as defined under Section 32B-15-201 or Subsection 32B-
15-202(1), against whom an award is made under this chapter, may bring a separate cause of action for contribution
against any person causing the injury and damage.
(b) The maximum amount for which a person causing the injury and damage may be liable to a person seeking
contribution is that percentage or proportion of the damages equivalent to the percentage or proportion of fault attributed
to that person causing the injury and damage.
(2) This action for contribution under this section may not be brought against:
(a) a person entitled to recovery as described in Subsection 32B-15-201(1)(a)(i) or (ii); or
(b) a person entitled to recover as described in Subsection 32B-15-201(2)(a)(i) or (ii).
(3) An action for contribution under this section may not diminish the amount of recovery for injury or damages
awarded and received to a person entitled to recover as described in Subsection 32B-15-201(1)(a)(i) or (ii) or 32B-15-
201(2)(a)(i) or (ii):
(a) in a cause of action brought under this chapter; or
(b) in a separate cause of action for injury and damage that is not brought under this chapter.
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RULES
R81. Alcoholic Beverage Control, Administration.
R81-1-9. Liquor Dispensing Systems.
A licensee may not install or use any system for the automated mixing or dispensing of spirituous liquor unless the
dispensing system has been approved by the department.
(1) Minimum requirements. The department will only approve a dispensing system which:
(a) dispenses spirituous liquor in calibrated quantities not to exceed 1.5 ounces; and
(b) has a meter which counts the number of pours dispensed.
The margin of error of the system for a one ounce pour size cannot exceed 1/16 of an ounce or two
milliliters.
(2) Types of systems. Dispensing systems may be of various types including: gun, stationary head,
tower, insertable spout, ring activator or similar method.
(3) Method of approval.
(a) Suppliers. Companies which manufacture, distribute, sell, or supply dispensing systems must first
have their product approved by the department prior to use by any liquor licensee in the state. They shall complete the
"Supplier Application for Dispensing System Approval" form provided by the department, which includes: the name,
model number, manufacturer and supplier of the product; the type and method of dispensing, calibrating, and
metering; the degree or tolerance of error, and a verification of compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and
regulations.
(b) Licensees. Before any dispensing system is put into use by a licensee, the licensee shall
complete the "Licensee Application for Dispensing System Approval" form provided by the department. The
department shall maintain a list of approved products and shall only authorize installation of a product previously
approved by the department as provided in subsection (a). The licensee is thereafter responsible for verifying that the
system, when initially installed, meets the specifications which have been supplied to the department by the
manufacturer. Once installed, the licensee shall maintain the dispensing system to ensure that it continues to meet the
manufacturer's specifications. Failure to maintain the system may be grounds for suspension or revocation of the
licensee's liquor license.
(c) Removal from approved list. In the event the system does not meet the specifications as
represented by the manufacturer, the licensee shall immediately notify the department. The department shall
investigate the situation to determine whether the product should be deleted from the approved list.
(4) Operational restrictions.
(a) The system must be calibrated to pour a quantity of spirituous liquor not to exceed 1.5 ounces.
(b) Voluntary consent is given that representatives of the department, State Bureau of Investigation,
or any law enforcement officer shall have access to any system for inspection or testing purposes. A licensee shall
furnish to the representatives, upon request, samples of the alcoholic products dispensed through any system for
verification and analysis.
(c) Spirituous liquor bottles in use with a dispensing system at the dispensing location must be affixed
to the dispensing system by the licensee. Spirituous liquor bottles in use with a remote dispensing system must be in
a locked storage area. Any other primary spirituous liquor not in service must remain unopened. There shall be no
opened primary spirituous liquor bottles at a dispensing location that are not affixed to an approved dispensing device.
(d) The dispensing system and spirituous liquor bottles attached to the system must be locked or
secured in such a place and manner as to preclude the dispensing of spirituous liquor at times when liquor sales are
not authorized by law.
(e) All dispensing systems and devices must
(i) avoid an in-series hookup which would permit the contents of liquor bottles to flow from bottle to
bottle before reaching the dispensing spigot or nozzle;
(ii) not dispense from or utilize containers other than original liquor bottles; and
(iii) prohibit the intermixing of different kinds of products or brands in the liquor bottles from which they
are being dispensed.
(f) Pursuant to federal law, all liquor dispensed through a dispensing system shall be from its original
container, and there shall be no re-use or refilling of liquor bottles with any substance whatsoever. The commission
adopts federal regulations 27 CFR 31.261-31.262 and 26 USC Section 5301 and incorporates them by reference.
(g) Each licensee shall keep daily records for each dispensing outlet as follows:
(i) a list of brands of liquor dispensed through the dispensing system;
(ii) the number of portions of liquor dispensed through the dispensing system determined by the
calculated difference between the beginning and ending meter readings and/or as electronically generated by the
recording software of the dispensing system;
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(iii) number of portions of liquor sold; and
(iv) a comparison of the number of portions dispensed to the number of portions sold including an
explanation of any variances.
(v) These records must be made available for inspection and audit by the department or law
enforcement.
(h) This rule does not prohibit the sale of pitchers of mixed drinks as long as the pitcher contains no
more than 1.5 ounces of primary spirituous liquor and no more than a total of 2.5 ounces of spirituous liquor per person
to which the pitcher is served.
(i) Licensees shall display in a prominent place on the premises a list of the types and brand names of
spirituous liquor being served through its dispensing system. This requirement may be satisfied either by printing the
list on an alcoholic beverage menu or by wall posting or both.
(j) A licensee or his employee shall not:
(i) sell or serve any brand of spirituous liquor not identical to that ordered by the patron; or
(ii) misrepresent the brand of any spirituous liquor contained in any drink sold or offered for sale.
(k) All dispensing systems and devices must conform to federal, state, and local health and sanitation
requirements. Where considered necessary, the department may:
(i) require the alteration or removal of any system,
(ii) require the licensee to clean, disinfect, or otherwise improve the sanitary conditions of any system.
R81-4B. Airport Lounge Licenses.
R81-4B. Airport Lounge Licenses.
R81-4B-1. Licensing.
Airport lounge liquor licenses are issued to persons as defined in Section 32B-1-102(74). Any contemplated
action or transaction that may alter the organizational structure or ownership interest of the person to whom the license is
issued must be submitted to the department for approval prior to consummation of any such action to ensure there is no
violation of Sections 32B-5-310.
R81-4B-2. Application.
A license application shall be included in the agenda of the monthly commission meeting for consideration for
issuance of an airport lounge license when the requirements of Sections 32B-1-304, 32B-5-201 and -202, and 32B-6-504
have been met, a completed application has been received by the department, and the airport lounge premises have been
inspected by the department.
R81-4B-3. Bonds.
No part of any corporate or cash bond required by Section 32B-5-204 and 32B-6-504(4) may be withdrawn during
the time the license is in effect. If the licensee fails to maintain a valid corporate or cash bond, the license shall be
immediately suspended until a valid bond is obtained. Failure to obtain a bond within 30 days of notification by the
department of the delinquency shall result in the automatic revocation of the license.
R81-4B-4. Insurance.
Public liability and dram shop insurance coverage required in Section 32B-5-201(2)(j) must remain in force during
the time the license is in effect. Failure of the licensee to maintain the required insurance coverage may result in a
suspension or revocation of the license by the commission.
R81-4B-5. Airport Lounge Liquor Licensee Liquor Order and Return Procedures.
The following procedures shall be followed when an airport lounge liquor licensee orders liquor from or returns
liquor to any state liquor store, package agency, or department satellite warehouse:
(1) The licensee must place the order in advance to allow department personnel sufficient time to assemble the
order. The licensee or employees of the licensee may not pick merchandise directly off the shelves of a state store or
package agency to fill the licensee=s order. The order shall include the business name of the licensee, department
licensee number, and list the products ordered specifying each product by code number and quantity.
(2) The licensee shall allow at least four hours for department personnel to assemble the order for pick-up. When
the order is complete, the licensee will be notified by phone and given the total cost of the order. The licensee may pay for
the product in cash, company check or cashier=s check.
(3) The licensee or the licensee=s designee shall examine and sign for the order before it leaves the store,
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agency or satellite warehouse to verify that the product has been received.
(4) Merchandise shall be supplied to the licensee on request when it is available on a first come first serve basis.
Discounted items and limited items may, at the discretion of the department, be provided to a licensee on an allocated
basis.
(5)(a) Spirituous liquor may be returned by the licensee for the original purchase price only under the following
conditions:
(i) the bottle has not been opened;
(ii) the seal remains intact;
(iii) the label remains intact; and
(iv) upon a showing of the original cash register receipt.
(b) A restocking fee of 10% shall be assessed on the entire amount on any returned spirituous liquor order that
exceeds $1,000. All spirituous liquor returned that is based on a single purchase on a single cash register receipt must be
returned at the same time at a single store, package agency, or satellite warehouse location.
(b) Wine and beer may not be returned by the licensee for the original purchase price except upon a showing that
the product was spoiled or non-consumable.
R81-4B-6. Airport Lounge Liquor Licensee Operating Hours.
Liquor sales shall be in accordance with Section 32B-6-505(5). However, licensees may open the liquor storage
area during hours otherwise prohibited for the limited purpose of inventory, restocking, repair, and cleaning.
R81-4B-7. Sale and Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages.
A patron may pay for an alcoholic beverage at the time of purchase, or, at the discretion of both the licensee and
the patron, the price charged may be added to the patron's tab, provided that a written beverage tab, as provided in
Section 32B-6-505(4), shall be commenced upon the patron's first purchase and shall be maintained by the airport lounge
during the course of the patron's stay at the airport lounge regardless of where the patron orders and consumes an
alcoholic beverage. Customers shall be notified of the price charged for any packaged wine or heavy beer and any service
charges for the supply of glasses, chilling, or wine service.
R81-4B-8. Liquor Storage.
Liquor bottles kept for sale in use with a dispensing system, liquor flavorings in properly labeled unsealed
containers, and unsealed containers of wines poured by the glass may be stored in the same storage area of the airport
lounge as approved by the department.
R81-4B-9. Alcoholic Product Flavoring.
Airport lounge licensees may use alcoholic products as flavoring subject to the following guidelines:
(1) Alcoholic product flavoring may be utilized in beverages only during the authorized selling hours under the
airport lounge license. Alcoholic product flavoring may be used in the preparation of food items and desserts at any time if
plainly and conspicuously labeled "cooking flavoring".
(2) No airport lounge employee under the age of 21 years may handle alcoholic product flavorings.
R81-4B-10. Price Lists.
(1) Each licensee shall have available for its patrons a printed price list containing current prices of all mixed
drinks, wine, beer, and heavy beer. This list shall include any charges for the service of packaged wines or heavy beer.
(2) Any printed menu, master beverage price list or other printed list is sufficient as long as the prices are current
and the list is readily available to the patron.
(3) A licensee or his employee may not misrepresent the price of any alcoholic beverage that is sold or offered for
sale on the licensed premises.
R81-4B-11. Identification Badge.
Each employee of the licensee who sells, dispenses or provides alcoholic beverages shall wear a unique
identification badge visible above the waist, bearing the employee's first name, initials, or a unique number in letters or
numbers not less than 3/8 inch high. The identification badge must be worn on the front portion of the employee's body.
The licensee shall maintain a record of all employee badges assigned, which shall be available for inspection by any peace
officer, or representative of the department. The record shall include the employee's full name and address and a driver's
license or similar identification number.
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R81-1-12. Alcohol Training and Education Seminar.
(1) The alcohol training and education seminar, as described in Section 62A-15-401, shall be completed by every
individual of every new and renewing licensee under title 32B who:
(a) is employed to sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to the public within the scope of his employment for
consumption on the premises;
(b) is employed to manage or supervise the service of alcoholic beverages; or
(c) holds an ownership interest in an on-premise licensed establishment and performs the duties of a
manager, supervisor, or server of alcoholic beverages.
(2) Persons described in subsection 1(a) and (b) must complete the training within 30 days of commencing
employment. Persons described in subsection 1(c) must complete the training within 30 days of engaging in the duties
described in subsection 1(a) and (b).
(3) Each licensee shall maintain current records on each individual indicating:
(a) date of hire, and
(b) date of completion of training.
(4) The seminar shall include the following subjects in the curriculum and training:
(a) alcohol as a drug and its effect on the body and behavior;
(b) recognizing the problem drinker;
(c) an overview of state alcohol laws;
(d) dealing with problem customers; and
(e) alternate means of transportation to get a customer safely home.
(5) Persons required to complete the seminar shall pay a fee to the seminar provider.
(6) The seminar is administered by the Division of Substance Abuse of the Utah Department of Human
Services.
(7) Persons who are not in compliance with subsection (2) may not:
(a) serve or supervise the serving of alcoholic beverages to a customer for consumption on the premises of a
licensee; or
(b) engage in any activity that would constitute managing operations at the premises of a licensee.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
REMINDER
Retailers Of Beverage Alcohol Products
If you sell beverage alcohol as part of your business, you must pay an annual special occupational
tax. Beverage alcohol means distilled spirits, wine, beer, mixed drinks, and beer or wine coolers.
This tax applies to persons who sell on or off premises or who provide alcoholic beverages as part
of the cost of an item or service. You may owe this tax even when you will not make a profit or
when you are exempt from income tax.
Detailed information, forms, and taxpayer assistance, is available at web site of the
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU:
http://www.ttb.gov/alcohol/retailers/index.htm
You must file and pay the special occupational tax on form ATF F 5630.5. You can print or
download ATF Form 5630.5 or you can request a packet with the form and instructions by calling
the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s toll-free number at 800-937-8864 or local to
513-684-2979.
(REVISED APRIL 22, 2005)
Suspension of Special Occupational Tax Payments
Washington, D.C. - On October 22, 2004, H.R. 4520, the American Job Creations Act of 2004, was signed into law. As
part of this act, the payment of Special Occupational Tax (SOT) will be suspended for certain businesses.
Although most taxpayers no longer will have to pay this tax during the suspension period, others will still be required to
continue paying, and all taxpayers must still file the SOT Tax Return (TTB Form 5630.5) annually with the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
Currently, SOT is due by July 1 of every year for most businesses engaged in alcohol and tobacco industries at the
manufacturing, wholesaling/importing, and retailing levels (tobacco retailers are not included).
With this new law, most SOT taxpayers will no longer be required to pay this tax for the period beginning July 1, 2005.
The suspension of the SOT requirement will last three years and ends on June 30, 2008. No SOT is due for operations
conducted between these dates.
Payment of SOT will no longer be required from producers, wholesalers, importers, and retailers of alcohol beverages,
as well as manufacturers of non-beverage products.
SOT will remain due by Tax-Free Alcohol Users and Specially Denatured Alcohol Users and Dealers as well as
Tobacco Products Manufacturers and Tobacco Export Warehouse Proprietors.
For all industry members, SOT remains due and payable for all persons in business and any new business until July 1,
2005. Any liabilities up until that date will still be due, even during the suspension period.
If you have questions regarding the suspension of SOT, please contact TTB=s National Revenue Center at 1-(800)
937-8864 or (513) 684-2979.
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